Discarded or lost fishing nets that are left randomly floating around in the ocean can be fatal to marine life, and particularly sea turtles, an already endangered species. But a group of dedicated indigenous ranger groups in the Gulf of Carpentaria is helping to change that. ...

Humans aren't the only species that engage in risky behaviours when they consume unnatural substances. A world first study has found coral reef fish act almost like they're drunk and make poor life decisions when exposed to petroleum-based oil. Researchers say even small amounts of the ...

One of the biggest icebergs on record is now drifting in the Southern Ocean off Antarctica. Scientists believe it broke off from a floating ice shelf in the last few days, but it's not going to cause an immediate rise in sea levels.
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